These sports require concentration, hand-eye coordination and precision – but they also require constant movement, which gives the body an aerobic workout.

“We know that 30 minutes of aerobic activity of any kind, five times per week is associated with reduced risk of cognitive decline,” said Dr. Rodolfo Savica, a neurologist with the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. “So it is important to stay active often and as early as you can.”